Principal Recruitment Consultant

Principal Recruitment Consultant

Full-Time 81000 - 99000 $ / year (est.) Hybrid
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Source and place candidates while building strong client relationships.
  • Company: Join PeopleIN, the fastest growing labour hire company in Australia.
  • Benefits: Competitive commission, warm client portfolio, and entrepreneurial opportunities.
  • Other info: Enjoy a fun, collaborative culture while thriving on success.
  • Why this job: Make an impact in recruitment with a supportive team and flexible work.
  • Qualifications: Proven recruitment experience and strong business development skills.

The predicted salary is between 81000 - 99000 $ per year.

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People IN .

AWX is part of the larger People IN Group, the largest ASX‑listed talent solutions company in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore.

People IN generated over $500M in revenue last year and is the fastest growing labour hire company in Australia.

With 20 years of experience in delivering volume and speed, AWX Executive provides permanent and contract recruitment solutions across Property, Construction, Engineering, Finance, Business Support, FMCG and many other sectors.

  • We are looking for a high‑performing, driven and entrepreneurial
  • Principal Consultant to join our Executive Recruitment team. This senior role combines
  • Business Development and

Technical Recruitment , sourcing and placing white‑ and blue‑collar professionals across construction, trades, manufacturing, government, scientific or any sector you specialise in.

Key Responsibilities

  • Source, screen and place technical and professional candidates across chosen sectors.
  • Manage and nurture long‑term relationships with clients and candidates.
  • Partner with hiring managers to understand business needs and deliver tailored recruitment solutions.
  • Proactively identify new business opportunities and drive growth with speed to market and quality recruitment.
  • Facilitate the end‑to‑end recruitment process with integrity and professionalism, demonstrating value in structured professional submissions and finding hard‑to‑find candidates.
  • What’s on Offer

Competitive commission structure designed to reward high performance.

  • Access to a warm client portfolio with live roles ready to fill.
  • Tools, resources and autonomy to build your own vertical and make it your own.
  • A supportive, experienced team culture that values collaboration – frequent client relationship sharing with win‑win outcomes.
  • The opportunity to operate like an entrepreneur while backed by a strong brand and national footprint, supplying clients across Australia and New Zealand.
  • Flexibility to deliver high‑margin temp services to compliment your permanent earning power.
  • What You’ll Bring
  • Proven recruitment experience (perm) ideally within construction, trades, industrial, or other sectors – we’re flexible to all industry backgrounds.
  • Proven track record in building a client portfolio and sourcing hard‑to‑find candidates through headhunting in a competitive market.
  • Strong business development and relationship management skills – we want long‑term clients, not transactional supply.
  • A proactive, results‑driven attitude with an entrepreneurial mindset.
  • Ability to multi‑task and deliver strong outcomes quickly.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
  • A genuine focus on candidate care and building deep client relationships.
  • Ability to work autonomously while being part of a collaborative team.

FUN!

Enjoy what you do and thrive on the thrill of the wins.

If you are motivated to build a successful permanent desk, partner with leading clients, and run your own business within ours, we would love to hear from you.

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  • Seniority level
  • Mid‑Senior level
  • Employment type
  • Full‑time
  • Job function
  • Business Development
  • Industries
  • Staffing and Recruiting
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Principal Recruitment Consultant employer: PeopleIN

PeopleIN is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where high-performing individuals can thrive. With a competitive commission structure and access to a warm client portfolio, employees are empowered to build their own verticals while enjoying the support of a collaborative team culture. The opportunity for professional growth and the flexibility to operate like an entrepreneur within a strong brand makes this role particularly rewarding for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the recruitment industry.

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Contact Details:

PeopleIN Recruitment Team

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